I like to do a bit of research with recipes that are not mine and are more traditional – find out how they came about, variations and other historical bits. I feel like you should know about the original and traditional recipes before you think about starting to try messing…
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See Full RecipeIt’s been said many many times that money can’t buy happiness and it’s probably true. Having said that if you pop to the supermarket, for a few quid you can get the makings of this (slightly untraditional) Greek salad which is as close to complete foodie happiness as I personally…
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- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
See Full RecipeWarning – seriously controversial subject matter ahead! Are they scones (to rhyme with bones) or scones (to rhyme with bons)? The debate rages on through the generations. I grew up with two opposing views – Mum said it was scones (like bons) and Dad said it was scones (like bones).…
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- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
See Full RecipeTo paraphrase a well-known and favourite Friend “What’s not to like – chocolate gooooood, orange gooooood, cake gooooood”! You’ve got to love Joey’s thinking when it comes to food. This is a real favourite of mine because for some reason the flavours of chocolate and orange together just scream “Christmas”…
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- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
See Full RecipeBrownies are probably one of the most popular sweet treats around but I’ve always found them to be the opposite of what I expect and want. They are dry and crumbly when they should be moist and gooey, and dark and bitter when they should be sweet and chocolatey. I…
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- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
See Full RecipeAs the name suggests, I can’t take credit for this one sadly. One particular day a while ago I was suffering badly with dizziness and having a grump about it. Kieran told me I had to eat, I said I didn’t want anything, there was pouting and sulking….it was ugly.…